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Burghölzli-Zürich, 12 May 1909
Dear Professor Freud,
I must again make amends for a sin of omission. Once more you haven't heard from me for a long time. Well, I got back safe and sound from Italy and found your letter awaiting me. I am entirely of your opinion that one must be careful not to be carried away by impressions or indulge in expectations and plans that go too far. The trouble is that one is so eager to discover something. However, I have not gone over to any system yet and shall also guard against putting my trust in those spooks.
Pfister was here the day before yesterday and relayed your greetings. He says your daughter1 has recently been operated on. I hope there won't be anything serious, i.e., complications. P. of course was full of you and of his warm reception in your family. I hope you got a good impression of him. He is, all told, a very acceptable theologian with admirable traits of character. He also told me that Moll was with you at the same time. What was that black spirit doing in your house? Amazing that the fellow was not ashamed after all his pestering.